​Manufacturing engineers are the key to the success of a product being made on time and with quality.

​They understand how the factory floor functions and how to work with product designers to insure the product is optimized for manufacturability. ​There is a lot of emphasis put into the design of a product, but the work that goes into manufacturing product is much different. Manufacturing Engineers are a vital part of the marketplace and the products we use daily. ​​On any given day a manufacturing engineer is expected to provide expertise in: manufacturing processes, quality tools, industrial engineering, automation technologies, design, lean, process development, and continuous improvement.

Here are 23 things a Manufacturing Engineer does every day at work:

Responsible for ensuring that manufacturing is carried out and that the end product is produced.

Focus on the design and operation to produce high-quality products.

Responsible for development, design, implementation, and monitoring of equipment, tools, and machinery used in the manufacturing process.

Understand engineering drawings to create plans and instructions.

Determine ways to make production more efficient and reliable, while reducing costs.

Detail exactly how to build products with the tools and machinery on the floor.

Mange hourly laborers, assist with questions, problems or issues with machinery or hardware.

Communicate manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, or other information to facilitate production processes.

Build cool stuff!

​Cottage Corporation provides customization through Fabrication and Manufacturing to Brands, Businesses, Consumers and various Industries by producing parts, products, components, displays, signage, fixtures, product placement programs and much more. Our minimum order is only $2,500 and we provide a wide range of services related to:

We also provide the following value adding services to customers:• Prototyping • Component Assembly• Kitting• Product Placement• Laser Engraving • Just-in-Time (JIT) Delivery• Short Runs• Long Runs• Our minimum order is only $2,500!

We utilize techniques such as solvent bonding, CNC cutting and milling, finishing and line bending, including one component, single or multiple bends and edge finishes such as flame and machine polishing. Our manufacturing capabilities allow us to produce prototypes and various volume runs and offer rush services.